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Developing ideas — Reading
Unit 5 A delicate world
目录
contents
Pre-reading
I
Language points
Ⅳ
Fast reading
II
Homework
Ⅴ
Intensive reading
III
Ⅵ
Post-reading
I
Pre-reading
Pre-reading
Watch the video and answer the questions.
1. Where is Shennongjia and
what is it famous for
Shennongjia lies in the north-west of Hubei Province and is famous for its beauty and
diversity.
Pre-reading
Watch the video and answer the questions.
2. What else do you know about
Shengnongjia
Students’ own answers.
Background Information
Pre-reading
World Heritage Site
A World Heritage Site is a place on Earth that is according to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), “of outstanding universal value to humanity and as such, have been inscribed on the World Heritage List to be protected for future generations to appreciate and enjoy”.
Background Information
Pre-reading
Examples of World Heritage Sites are the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur of Egypt, the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador, the Taj Mahal in India, and the Great Wall of China, having significant cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
II
Fast reading
Fast reading
Look at the title of the passage and think about what it means.
The title raises a question: why did Shennongjia make it onto the UNESCO World Heritage List
Fast reading
Learning to learn
The lecture is one of the oldest teaching methods, and is still widely used today. A typical lecture often starts with addressing the topic directly. Data, examples and comparisons are then used to support the main ideas. Both verbal and visual information is used in order to maintain the audience’s interest. The end of a lecture is often followed by a short question-and-answer session.
Fast reading
常用说明方法:列数据 (give data)、举例子 (examples)、作比较 (make comparisons).
列数据 (give data): 用具体的数据对事物的特征或事理加以说明,使说明更准确、更有说服力。
举例子 (examples): 通过具体的实例对事物的特征或事理加以说明,使说明更加生动形象、易于理解。
作比较 (make comparisons): 将两个事物放在一起进行比较,呈现事物的相同点和不同点。
Learning to learn
III
Intensive reading
Intensive reading
Read the sentences from the passage and decide if they serve to give data (D), examples (E) or make comparisons (C).
1. The region rises from about 400 metres to over
3,000 metres above sea level, ...
2. ... over 3,000 plant species have been recorded there.
This represents more than ten per cent of China’s
total floral richness.
D
D
Intensive reading
Read the sentences from the passage and decide if they serve to give data (D), examples (E) or make comparisons (C).
3. Shennongjia supports more than 600 vertebrate
species, including the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey
and the Clouded Leopard.
4. In winter, scientists brave heavy snow and freezing
temperatures to supply food to the Golden Snub-
nosed Monkey.
D
E
Intensive reading
Read the sentences from the passage and decide if they serve to give data (D), examples (E) or make comparisons (C).
5. Although endangered elsewhere in China due to
the invasion of foreign species, the bees of
Shennongjia have coexisted with the local
people for centuries.
C
1. What roles do the questions in Paragraph 2 play
Intensive reading
The questions in Paragraph 2 serve to introduce the topic and attract the audience.
2. According to the passage, what has been done to protect the ecology of Shennongjia
Intensive reading
To protect the ecology of Shennongjia, scientists make every effort to look after the species. In winter, scientists brave heavy snow and freezing temperatures to supply food to the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey. More importantly, the local people live in harmony with nature. They take things from nature without damaging it.
3. Which part of Shennongjia interests you most Why
Intensive reading
Share your own answers.
Ⅳ
Post-reading
Post-reading
Work in groups. Give a talk comparing Macquarie Island and Shennongjia.
Macquarie Island
Shennongjia
Post-reading
Think about the similarities and differences between Macquarie Island and Shennongjia and make notes.
Similarities:
Differences:
1. Both have unique
animals.
1. Macquarie is an island,
while Shennongjia is a
mountainous area.
2. Both have wild
and natural beauty.
Post-reading
Think about the similarities and differences between Macquarie Island and Shennongjia and make notes.
Similarities:
Differences:
3. Both are UNESCO
World Heritage sites.
2. Macquarie Island was once
in chaos due to the
introduction of non-native
species, while Shennongjia
has always been in natural
harmony.
Post-reading
Differences:
4. The native species of Macquarie Island existed for thousands of years, while some of the plants and animals in Shennongjia have survived over millions of years.
3. Shennongjia has more varied species of plants and animals than Macquarie Island.
Post-reading
Decide what conclusions you can draw from comparing the two places and what you would like to include in your talk.
Post-reading: Group work – presentation
Give your talk to the class.
Language points
V
1. occur v. 发生;出现,存在
Language points: Words
1) The accident occurred on Sunday.
这意外事件发生在星期日。
2) These plants occur in Africa only.
这些植物只出现在非洲。
3) Cultural differences occur wherever you go.
无论你到哪儿,都存在着文化差异。
occur to sb 浮现于脑海中,被想起
Language points: Words
1) it occurs to sb to do sth
It occurred to her to phone the police.
他想到了给警察打电话。
2) it occurs to sb + that 从句
It occurred to him that he had an important
conference to attend the next morning.
他突然想到第二天早上要参加一个会议。
2. rise v. rose risen
Language points: Words
1) She rose to her feet in one swift movement.
2) Before the earthquake the water in the village wells and
rose and fell.
3) The price of petrol has risen sharply since last month.
4) Her voice rose as he got angry.
5) All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in
my heart.
起身,起立
升高,上升
(数值等)增加;增长;上涨
(声音)提高
(感情或情绪)变得强烈
3. observe v.
Language points: Words
The teacher required the students to observe how the people in the group interacted.
Rules of online voting should be worked out and strictly
observed.
Do you observe Christmas in your country
observation n. 观察
observer n. 观察者,观察员
观察,观测
遵守,奉行(法律、习俗)
庆祝(节日)
1. on behalf of _________________
2. make it _________________
3. result in _________________
4. a wide variety of ... _________________
5. be regarded as ... _________________
代表 ……
成功
导致
各种各样的
Language points: Important lexical chunks
被认为是 ……
6. due to ________________
7. supply sth to sb ________________
8. be known for ... ________________
9. coexist with ________________
10. in return ________________
给某人提供某物
因……而出名
共存,共生
Language points: Important lexical chunks
因为,由于
作为报答
0,000 people reading my blog! b I love to photograph the rising sun, …
1. WHY SHENGNONGJIA
Language points: Important sentences
Paraphrase: Why has Shennongjia been chosen as an UNESCO World Heritage
Why sb / sth 通常用于询问为什么某人或某事被选中,即: Why a particular person or thing has been chosen for / to do sth?
例: Why me Why can’t someone else drive you home
为什么是我?为什么别人不能开车送你回家?
0,000 people reading my blog! b I love to photograph the rising sun, …
2. As we know, in 2016, Shennongjia made it onto the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Language points: Important sentences
Paraphrase: We know that in 2016 Shennongjia was accepted onto the UNESCO World Heritage List.
make it 获得成功或达到
例: 1) He looks less likely to make it to the finals.
他看起来不太可能进入决赛。
2) The climbers finally made it to the top of the mountain.
这些登山队员最终成功到达山顶。
0,000 people reading my blog! b I love to photograph the rising sun, …
3. In winter, scientists brave heavy snow and freezing temperatures to supply food to the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey.
Language points: Important sentences
Paraphrase: In winter, scientists go out in heavy snow and very cold temperatures to supply food to the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey.
brave 在这里用作动词,意为“勇于置身(恶劣或危险境地)”
例:Hundreds of fans braved rush-hour traffic to see the concert.
成百上千的粉丝不顾交通高峰期的拥挤去看演唱会。
0,000 people reading my blog! b I love to photograph the rising sun, …
4. Although endangered elsewhere in China due to the invasion of foreign species, the bees of Shennongjia have coexisted with the local people for centuries.
Language points: Important sentences
Paraphrase: Although they are endangered in other places of China due to the invasion of foreign species, the bees of Shennongjia have lived in harmony with the local people for hundreds of years.
coexist with 共存,共生
The question is no longer how to remove wolves but how to coexist with them. 现在的问题不再是如何除掉狼,而是如何与狼共存。
Language points: Important sentences
状语从句的省略现象:当状语从句的主语和主句主语相同时,可以省略状语从句的主语。
如果从句的谓语动词是主动语态就用现在分词形式;
如果从句的谓语动词是被动语态就用过去分词形式。
1) If seen from this position, the picture looks rather
good.
从这个位置看那张照片,它真的不错。
2) When given a physical examination, you should keep
calm.
做体检的时候,你应该保持冷静。
0,000 people reading my blog! b I love to photograph the rising sun, …
5. By providing the bees with a secure home, the villagers collect their honey in return.
Language points: Important sentences
Paraphrase: The villagers provide the bees with a secure home, and in return, collect their honey.
by doing sth 通过做某事(为特定目的而采取的行动)
例: You can reset the computer by pressing this button.
= You can press this button to reset the computer.
你可以按这个按钮来重设电脑。
0,000 people reading my blog! b I love to photograph the rising sun, …
5. By providing the bees with a secure home, the villagers collect their honey in return.
Language points: Important sentences
in return 作为报答
例:
We learn both how to love and how to be loved in return.
我们学会爱别人,也学会如何接受别人回馈的爱。
Homework
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Homework
1. Search the Internet to know more about Shennongjia.
2. Write a short passage about how to protect it.